A new Aston Martin DB11 is pictured at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. PHOTO: REUTERS
From ultra-luxury sports cars to 4x4 urban conquerors, the Geneva International Motor Show opens Tuesday as gas guzzlers see their popularity rebound during the oil price slide. More than 120 new models from manufacturers across the world will be introduced at the 86th edition of Europe's flagship auto show, with industry leaders boasting of a positive mood after the financial crisis of 2008-2013 fades for some consumers.
Bugatti unveiled the world's fastest road car at the Geneva auto show this week: the 2.4 million euro ($2.6 million) Chiron with a 1,500 horsepower engine that can hit 420 kilometers per hour. Also on display is the Lamborghini Centenario, almost modest by comparison with a 770 horsepower engine, a price tag of 1.75 million euros and a top speed of around 350 kilometers per hour.
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VW's Bentley flaunted an all-new extended wheelbase version of its flagship Mulsanne saloon, especially catering to Chinese buyers with 250 millimeters (9.8 inches) of extra rear leg room and airline-style extending legrests.
Lamborghini confirmed it would only make 40 Centenarios, which is the most powerful car in its 53-year history, and they were all sold before the doors to the Geneva car show opened. A third of the planned 500 models of the Chiron had also been snapped up before the supercar's unveiling.
A covered Aston Martin car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Ferrari GTC4Lusso car is pictured at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze car is pictured during its world premiere at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
The new Lamborghini Centenario car is pictured at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
The new Lamborghini Centenario car is pictured at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
The interior of the new Bugatti Chiron car is pictured during a presentation ahead of the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, February 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
The new Bugatti Chiron car is presented ahead of the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, February 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
The nanoFlowcell AG's Quantino car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
McLaren 570GT car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
McLaren 570GT car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
Maserati Quattroporte car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Mercedes-Benz C 43 Cabriolet car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Peugeot Fractal electric coupe car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A model leans on a Maserati Levante SUV car at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Ferrari GTC4Lusso car is pictured at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A BMW M760Li xDrive car is seen at the 86th International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, March 1, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
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